Tyson Gibbs, Chair

Faculty

Introduction

The Institute of Anthropology coordinates and directs a program for those who wish to pursue a career
in the discipline of anthropology, for those simply interested in the human condition and for those who
may wish to combine the study of anthropology with another discipline.

Courses in anthropology are grouped to provide students with an understanding of human
physical, social and cultural complexity, and the relationships of humans to one another and the
environment. Physical anthropology provides an understanding of human origins and human biological
variability. Anthropological linguistics adds to the understanding of language and other forms of human
communication within the context of culture. Archaeology
provides a sense of the past by exploring the changes
and development of ancient cultures and environments.
Sociocultural anthropology provides appreciation
and understanding of human social and cultural patterns and human behavior.

Programs of Study

Major in Anthropology Degree Requirements

1. Hours Required and General School Requirements:
A minimum of 124 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the bachelor of arts degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the School of
Community Service requirements.

2. Major Requirements: Major of 36 hours in anthropology, including ANTH 1010, 2250, 2500,
2700, 3100,and 4250. Of the remaining 18 elective hours, 15 must be taken at the upper-division level (3000
or 4000) and with a minimum of 6 hours from the 4000 level. A maximum of 6 hours of field-school and
a maximum of 3 hours of ANTH 4920 may be applied toward satisfying the 36-hour requirement.

3. Other Course Requirements: In addition to the 36 hours of anthropology, candidates must take 3
hours from each of the following three areas.

Geography/History, 3 hours: GEOG 1200, World Regional Geography, or HIST 1060, World
Civilization from the Sixteenth Century, or HIST 4290, Intellectual and Cultural History of Medieval and
Early Modern Europe, or HIST 4370, Intellectual and Cultural History of Modern Europe.

transfer course work to be substituted for required anthropology courses must be approved by a
student's faculty adviser during the degree plan process;

completion in residence of 31 hours, including 24 of the last 30 hours.

In addition to those cited above, anthropology courses include the following:

ANTH 2035, Urban Poverty

ANTH 2045, Women in Culture

ANTH 2100, World Cultures Through Film

ANTH 2150, World Cultures

ANTH 2350, Cultural Diversity in U.S. (American) Culture

ANTH 3350, Anthropology of American Culture and Society

ANTH 3650, Origins of Civilization

ANTH 4010, Language and Culture

ANTH 4020, Applied Anthropology

ANTH 4030, African-American Culture

ANTH 4050, Contemporary Ethnic Groups

ANTH 4600, Topics in Physical Anthropology

ANTH 4610, Topics in Sociocultural Anthropology

ANTH 4620, Topics in Archaeology

ANTH 4700, Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

ANTH 4750, Culture Change

ANTH 4800, Anthropological Fieldmethods

ANTH 4810, Archaeological Field School

Major in Social Science

Students may use anthropology in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in social science
that requires completion of at least 48 semester hours in social sciences, including 18 hours in anthropology
and 30 hours in at least two other social science disciplines; 24 hours of the above must be taken from
upper-division levels (3000 or 4000). See "Interdisciplinary Majors" in the College of Arts and Sciences section
of this catalog for an example of courses distributed over four years.

Minor in Anthropology

A minor requires completion of 18 hours in anthropology, including ANTH 1010, one
introductory (2000-level) course, and 6 hours from the upper-division level (3000 or 4000).

Minor in Ethnic Studies

A minor in ethnic studies requires completion of 18 hours (6 must be advanced), including 6 hours
from a list of core courses: ANTH 2350, Diversity in American (U.S.) Cultures; ANTH 4050,
Contemporary Ethnic Groups; ANTH 4610, Race Ethnicity and Identity; SOCI 4540 or SOWK 4540, Race and
Ethnic Minorities. The remaining 12 hours are selected from a list of approved electives.

The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.

Major in Anthropology

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all
course prerequisites.*See the University Core requirements section of this catalog for approved list of
course options.**See an adviser in the Office of Student Services for approved list of course
options.